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KARA M. FEEHAN

Ayer,MA

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kindergarten Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2019 - Current
  • Implement structured literacy approaches using EL Education, Wilson Fundations, and Heggerty
  • Provide small-group Tier 2 instruction to support phonological awareness, decoding, and sight word recognition
  • Administer and interpret literacy assessments including DIBELS, RAN/RAS, PAST, and LETRS Phonics Screener
  • Develop creative, differentiated lessons to support diverse learners, including Special Education and ML students
  • Foster strong school-home relationships through consistent communication with parents

First Grade Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019
  • Delivered instruction using GoMath, Wilson Fundations, and Lucy Calkins Writing
  • Assessed student learning using DRA2, Words Their Way Spelling Inventory, and AMC Anywhere
  • Promoted student well-being through mindfulness, movement breaks, and Responsive Classroom strategies

Kindergarten Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015
  • Utilized GoMath, Handwriting Without Tears, and Lucy Calkins Writing to support student learning
  • Maintained regular communication with parents via emails, newsletters, and a classroom website
  • Differentiated instruction based on assessment data

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014
  • Assisted in classroom activities and lesson preparation
  • Led small group instruction and supported daily classroom management

Education

Reading Specialist Licensure Program -

Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MA
04-2027

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instructional Technology

Framingham State University
Framingham, MA
08.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Teacher Licensure

Endicott College
Beverly, MA
05.2011

Certification

  • Reading Specialist License, Massachusetts, Expected in 2027
  • Professional License in Early Childhood: Students with and without Disabilities, PreK-2, Massachusetts, 03/01/19
  • Initial License in Elementary Education 1-6, Massachusetts, 07/01/11
  • Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement, 01/01/16

Professional Development

  • Structures of Language and Literacy: Consolidation of Literacy Acquisition, 05/01/25
  • Structures of Language and Literacy: Foundations for Early Literacy Acquisition, 05/01/24
  • Multimodal Structured Approach to Teaching Language and Literacy, 05/01/24
  • Providing Targeted Support Through Small Group Instruction (K-3), 05/01/23
  • Understanding and Supporting Reading Difficulties, including Dyslexia, 05/01/22
  • Reader Come Home, A Book-Based RPS, 05/01/19
  • Using iPads in Small Group Literacy Instruction, 05/01/17
  • Cultivating Reading Engagement, Motivation, and Joy, 05/01/15

Timeline

Kindergarten Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2019 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2015 - 06.2019

Kindergarten Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
09.2014 - 06.2015

Kindergarten Assistant Teacher

Paul P. Gates Elementary School
08.2011 - 06.2014

Master of Education - Curriculum and Instructional Technology

Framingham State University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies - Teacher Licensure

Endicott College

Reading Specialist Licensure Program -

Bay Path University

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